Churchill, Sir Winston Leonard Spencer (1874–1965)
British statesman and prime minister during World War II. His courage and independence of mind, which often made difficulties in his early career, came fully into their own in war, when he demonstrated rare qualities of leadership and outstanding gifts as an orator. Also a writer and a Sunday painter, he was knighted in ... ...
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